Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gadsden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Gadsden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Gadsden Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Gadsden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
91%
31%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Gadsden Elementary School is ranked #811 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gadsden Elementary School often compared to?
Gadsden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horrell Hill Elementary School, Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary School?
132 students attend Gadsden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gadsden Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary School?
Gadsden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gadsden Elementary School part of?
Gadsden Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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